Past Events
Shining Night of Dreams 2026
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Conexiones 2025
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Conexiones 2024
Virtual Conexiones 2023
Online Fundraising Celebration
Conexiones 2023
In-Person Gala
Author's Night 2022
Books & Jammies
A beautiful night of connection and celebration!
On February 27, 2026, Family Connections hosted Shining Night of Dreams, bringing together supporters, partners, and friends for a special evening celebrating the families we serve across San Mateo County.
Formerly known as Conexiones, this reimagined event was filled with meaningful connections and joyful moments in community.
We are so grateful to everyone who made the evening so memorable.
We are overwhelmed with gratitude!
On February 28, 2025, Family Connections hosted Conexiones, a special evening celebrating our growth, impact, and the vibrant community that makes it all possible.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we raised $183,550 to strengthen our programs and support the families we serve.
Thank you for joining us!
On March 8, 2024, Family Connections hosted Conexiones, a benefit celebrating the organization's growth and development.
This sold-out event raised $187,926 for our families & programming.
Thank you for joining us virtually!
We hope you enjoyed the inspiring stories from the families we have served for the past 30 years!
Thank you for helping us celebrate 30 years of making connections!
We hope you enjoyed our time together as we reflect on Family Connections' journey from a program in a humble, one-bedroom apartment to a multi-site, multi-city program that's about to launch into yet another city: Daly City.
On November 10th, Family Connections hosted our annual Authors’ Night in person at The Carey School in San Mateo from 5:30pm-7:30pm. This year, planned around the theme of “Books & Jammies,” Family Connections encouraged bedtime reading by showcasing various authors reading their children's books and sharing their adventurous journeys as authors.
Featured Authors:
Author of Mommy, Am I American?
Author of Raise Your Hand! A Call for Consciousness in Education
Author of What A Feeling!: The ABCs for Emotions
Author of Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina